Our Donors

Mr. Graham Boyd

Mr. Graham Boyd

The Plant Food Association of North Carolina has served the agricultural industry of North Carolina since its founding in 1972. The organization provides educational opportunities for members and the community, as well as promotes professionalism in the agricultural...

Mr. Grover C. McNair, Jr.

Mr. Grover C. McNair, Jr.

Grover C. McNair, Jr. established this scholarship in 1999 in memory of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Grover C. McNair, Sr. Mr. McNair, Jr. is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, class of 1949.

Mr. Hal. B. Phillips, Jr. & Ms. Barbara C. Carter

Mr. Hal. B. Phillips, Jr. & Ms. Barbara C. Carter

Mr. Hans Warren

Mr. Hans Warren

Mr. Hans Warren and Mrs. Bonne Stukey established this award in 2003 in memory of their brother, Bill Warren. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship assistance to students who are from the Charlotte, NC area. Hans, Bonne, and Bill are all alumni of NC...

Mr. H. Clay Thomas

Mr. H. Clay Thomas

Henry & Nancy Thomas established this scholarship in 1997. Mr. Thomas is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, class of 1940.

Mr. Jack L. Milani, Jr.

Mr. Jack L. Milani, Jr.

Mr. Wiley was Vice-President of Marketing at TexasGulf, Inc., served two years as President of the NC Agribusiness Council, and was posthumously named a “Friend of Agriculture” by the NC Department of Agriculture.

Mr. Jack Nance

Mr. Jack Nance

The Carolinas Golf Foundation was formed by the Carolinas Golf Association in 1977 to provide support for a variety of Carolinas-based golf incentives. The foundation has donated over $250,000 to various junior golf prorgrams and scholarships support students who are...

Mr. James A. Comstock

Mr. James A. Comstock

The Comstock Memorial Trust Fund was created in 1980 by Mrs. Louise B. Comstock in memory of her late husband, James A. Comstock, who was Chairman, Director and other associated with Acme Electric Corporation for nearly fifty years. Mrs. Comstock was always...

Mr. James F. Bowdish

Mr. James F. Bowdish

The late I. O. Schaub served as Director of Extension from 1924-1950, Dean of CALS from 1926-1945, and acting Director of Research from 1937-1940.

Mr. James I. Smith

Mr. James I. Smith

This scholarship endowment was established by the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame to honor the many years of dedicated leadership to Animal Science and the over 125 living and deceased members of the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame.

Mr. James M. Poyner, III

Mr. James M. Poyner, III

This fund was established by Mr. James M. Poyner and the George Smedes Poyner Foundation, Inc. in memory of Mr. Poyner’s brother, George Smedes Poyner. The fund was set up as an expression of interest and affection for the University and in recognition of the...

Mr. Jeff Chandler

Mr. Jeff Chandler

David S. Weaver was an agricultural engineer by profession and former Director of the Agricultural Extension Service at NC State University. He served the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta with great distinction as High Chancellor and High Chronicler. This scholarship is...

Mr. Jeff Gerlock

Mr. Jeff Gerlock

E. Y. Floyd helped organize the Agricultural Foundation in 1945 and was one of the leaders in getting legislation through the General Assembly to start the “Nickels for Know-How” program and served as State Chairman for seven of the “Nickels” referendums. Mr. Floyd...

Mr. Jeff Pintea

Mr. Jeff Pintea

The American Dairy Products Association, formerly the Carolina Virginia Dairy Products Association, dedicates itself to greater cooperation with land-grant universities with whom they share common interests and mutual dependence. They created this award to encourage...

Mr. Jerry S. Little

Mr. Jerry S. Little

Mr. William A. Little managed a large beef cattle operation, served as General Manager of Arbor Acres Broiler Breeder Division and then Regional Sales and Service Manager for the eastern U. S. for Arbor Acres Broiler Breeder Division.

Mr. Jim Pridgen and Ms. Evelyn Smith

Mr. Jim Pridgen and Ms. Evelyn Smith

The H. Don Smith-Canal Wood Corporation Endowed Scholarship was established in 1991 by Jim Pridgen of Canal Wood Corporation. The endowment was established to provide scholarships to a junior in Forestry, minoring in or taking courses in business, economics and...

Mr. Jim Whitehurst, Mr. Scott Griffin, Mrs. Ann Whitehurst, Mrs. Helen Kirven, Mrs. Elizabeth Turner

Mr. Jim Whitehurst, Mr. Scott Griffin, Mrs. Ann Whitehurst, Mrs. Helen Kirven, Mrs. Elizabeth Turner

Mr. Whitehurst was a pioneer in North Carolina agribusiness. He was a true visionary and through empowering people contributed significantly to an industry which has brought much prosperity to North Carolina. J.C. graduated from Ayden High School and Randolph Macon...

Mr. J. Nick Fountain, RADM Robert R. Fountain, Jr., Dr. Stuart B. Fountain

Mr. J. Nick Fountain, RADM Robert R. Fountain, Jr., Dr. Stuart B. Fountain

Mr. Fountain was a 1927 graduate of North Carolina State University. During his college years, Mr. Fountain was a very active member of the student body and assumed leadership roles in numerous activities. He led his class academically and was elected to several...

Mr. Joel "Tick" Clancy

Mr. Joel "Tick" Clancy

Clancy & Theys Construction company established this scholarship in 1998 in honor of Mr. E. I. Clancy. He was an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with the Construction Option, class of 1938.

Mr. Joe S. Epley

Mr. Joe S. Epley

The scholarship was created by the colleagues and friends of Joe S. Epley, founder and chairman of Epley Associates, Inc. in 2004 to recognize the 35th anniversary of the founding of Epley Associates and to recognize the contributions that Joe Epley has made to the...

Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore

Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore

The Jacqueline S. Moore Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore. John Moore received his BS in Pulp & Paper Science & Technology in 1963.

Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore for the John L. Moore Scholarship

Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore for the John L. Moore Scholarship

The John L. Moore Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by Mr. John L. and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Moore. John Moore received his BS in Pulp & Paper Science & Technology in 1963.

Mr. John L. Owen

Mr. John L. Owen

Established by friends and family in memory of Dr. Guy Owen, a native North Carolinian, who distinguished himself as a best-selling author, editor, professor of English and writer-in-residence at NC State. Guy Owen was on the faculty in the English Department from...

Mr. John McElveen

Mr. John McElveen

This endowment was created by the Agricultural Institute Alumni Committee to provide scholarships to promising students majoring in any two-year Agricultural Institute degree program. It is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and merit.

Mr. John Rankin

Mr. John Rankin

The Balfour Beatty/Centex Construction Scholarship provides support to students enrolled in the Benjamin Franklin program (dual degree program between the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Engineering).

Mr. John R. Blakely, Mr. Steve Hearn

Mr. John R. Blakely, Mr. Steve Hearn

This scholarship was established by the North Carolina Hatchery Breeders Association, Inc. and is awarded to undergraduates majoring in Poultry Science.

Mr. John S. Craig

Mr. John S. Craig

Dr. H. Bradford Craig served as Associate Director of Academic Affairs and Director of the Agricultural Institute for 22 years.

Mr. Joseph E. Onstott, Mr. William H. Everett

Mr. Joseph E. Onstott, Mr. William H. Everett

This endowment was established in memory of Kevin Michael Onstott. Kevin was a proud graduate of the Turfgrass Management program in the Agricultural Institute at North Carolina State University. He was killed at the age of 27 in an accident at Northridge Country...

Mr. J. Steve Browning

Mr. J. Steve Browning

The Sarah L. Browning Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established in November 1999. Steve and Agnes Browning created this scholarship in memory of Mrs. Sarah L. Browning. Mr. Browning is an alumnus of NC State holding both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in...

Mr. Keith Geringer

Mr. Keith Geringer

The Benjamin P. Forbes Company, with an interest in the undergraduate program in dairy manufacturing and food science at NC State University, created this scholarship based on academic merit and leadership in the field.